Papercut is the third single from Linkin Park's debut album Hybrid Theory. The track wasn't officially released in The US and reached #14 in the UK Singles Chart. Papercut is the first track on Linkin Park's album Hybrid Theory and is a great example of the rock / hip-hop sound the band is known for. Lead vocalist Chester Bennington has been known to say that Papercut is one of his favorite tracks off Hybrid Theory and to play live.

The song is known to be about a persons struggle with themselves, and the paranoia one feels during times of pressure. This CD single also includes the official video.